Accredited entity scheme
Yorkshire Water recognises the Water Industry Accredited Scheme (WIRSAE) and will allow fully accredited entities under this scheme to carry out the following defined activities on behalf of a retailer:
- a) Temporary Disconnection and Re-Connection Non-Household Premises up to and including 40mm sized supply.
- b) Temporary Disconnection and Re-Connection Non-Household Premises over 40mm sized supply.
At this time, YW does not recognise any metering activity AE scopes.
How to become an accredited entity…
The scheme is administered by LRQA, and they will carry out the initial accreditation assessments, certification and ongoing monitoring on behalf of wholesalers behalf. Details of the accredited entity scheme and how to apply for accreditation are available on the LRQA Website.
How to work with Yorkshire Water
Accredited entities working on Yorkshire Water’s network will need to comply with our policies, addendum to the Generic Code of Practice and any other applicable standards and processes. They will need to sign an agreement with Yorkshire Water.
Yorkshire Water requires 2 days notification of intent to disconnect unless otherwise agreed.
Prior to commencing any works, the Accredited entity must have undertaken an on-boarding meeting with Yorkshire Water. This is to be arranged by the Retailer via wholesaleservicedesk@yorkshirewater.co.uk and will allow Yorkshire Water to agree ways of working with all trading parties.